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Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.43.5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,445 $35,320 $18,895
Base Invoice $29,584 $33,171 $18,000
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 0 0 3,550
Options (change) 0 0 3,095
Destination 920 920 695
Total Price $32,365 $36,240 $23,140
Total Invoice $30,504 $34,091 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,061
Model Year201520152011
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.43.5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$32,365$36,240$23,140
Adjustments for Features-2,815-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,550$33,125$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,575$0
Total Invoice$30,504$34,091$21,790
Adjustments for Features-2,653-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,851$31,161$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152011
ModelTLXTLXForte
Trim2.43.5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,315$6,615$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,653-2,9300

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152011
ModelTLXForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.3 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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